DOT DW01 User manual

Dot Watch Manual
DW01

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[Table of Contents]
1. Before using your Dot Watch……………………………………2p
-Basic Components, Name and Function of Parts, Dot Watch User Tutorial
2. Wearing the Dot Watch……………………………………4p
3. Using the Dot Watch……………………………………5p
-Turn On/Off, Charging the Battery, Checking the Battery Status, Sleep Mode, Reverse Screen Mode
4. Using the Dot Watch –App Installation and Bluetooth Pairing……………………………………
7p
-Downloading the Dot Watch App, Pairing via Bluetooth, Unpairing the Bluetooth Connection, Connecting
the Dot Watch to a New Smartphone
5. Dot Watch App……………………………………8p
-Register, Log-in, Resetting your Password, Dot Watch User Tutorial
-Dot Watch App Functions –Hi! User, Dot Watch, Functions, Settings, Help
6. Dot Watch Functions –Braille Mode, Tactile Mode
6-1) Common Functions……………………………………12p
-Learning Braille, Finding My Smartphone, Remaining Battery Indicator, Battery Warnings, Reading
Notifications, Methods of Reading Notifications, Saving Notifications onto the Dot Watch App,
Checking Saved Notification Messages, Alarm Function, Resetting the Dot Watch
6-2) Braille Mode……………………………………15p
-Time, Date, Setting the Time Manually, Setting the Date Manually, Receiving Phone Calls, Stopwatch,
Timer, Bluetooth Connection Status Menu
6-3) Tactile Mode……………………………………18p
-Switching to Tactile Mode, Time, Setting the Time Manually, Receiving Phone Calls Stopwatch,
5 Minute Timer, Bluetooth Connection Status Menu
7. Precautions……………………………………22p
7-1) Safety Precautions
7-2) Handling Precautions
8. Dot Watch Specifications……………………………………26p
9. Regulatory Notices……………………………………27p

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Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using your Dot Watch!
As the Dot cells are entirely of a different nature, it does require a certain level of a learning curve to
grow comfortable with using the Dot Watch.
- The user input (e.g. pressing the buttons) and the actual user reading should be offset by about one
second.
- Please note that, there can't be any pressure and/or blocked cells by fingers and/or foreign objects
by the time the pins are trying to display, following input command.
- The user is responsible for understanding the above information, as incorrect displaying due to user
error does not equate to a defective device.
- If your device unpairs from your smartphone due to any reasons (proximity, obstacles, powering
off/on, etc.), refer to the steps in “Bluetooth Connection Status Menu” section to resume connection
trials.
- To pair the Dot Watch with a new smartphone, the Bluetooth information stored in both the previous
smartphone and the Dot Watch needs to be reset. Refer to the steps in “Connecting the Dot Watch to
a New Smartphone” section to pair with the new smartphone.
This User's Guide is based on the default settings of the device. The contents of this manual may
differ from the actual experience depending on the software version of the device, telecommunication
service, model specifications, and the user's settings. The device is not supported on Tablet PCs such
as iPad or Galaxy Tab.
1. Before Using Your Dot Watch
Dot Watch is a smart watch that connects to the user's smartphone via Dot Watch App and outputs all
information in braille. Although Dot Watch can be operated as a standalone analog watch, the Dot
Watch App and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) connection is recommended. iOS 9 or its later versions
and Android 4.4.4 or a later version is required to run the Dot WatchApp.
With the Dot Watch you can:
1) Check the time and date
2) Use the stopwatch
3) Use the timer
4) Check the notification messages on your smartphone
5) Save and store important notification messages in your Dot Watch App
6) Locate your smartphone
7) Set the alarm using the Dot Watch App
8) Use all the features that the Dot Watch App provides, and even learn the Braille
9) Count the number of pins to tell the time by using the “Tactile Mode”

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[Basic Components]
- Dot Watch
- Magnetic Charging Cradle (charger)
- Braille Quick User Guide
- Warranty Card
* If you have any missing basic components, please contact the store where your purchase was made.
* Visit the official Dot Website (www.dotincorp.com) for purchasing optional devices that are not supplied
as basic components.
[Name and Function of Parts]
The body of Dot Watch is round in shape. The front of the body is called “Dot Watch Screen”. There
are total 4 dot cells on the screen; a vertical line at center divides the 2 cells on the left, and the other
2 on the right. Each cell represents one character; therefore, up to 4 characters can be displayed at a
time. Below the cells are left and right “Touch Sensors”. The “Dot Crown” is located on the right of the
center of the body. The "Select Button" is located above Dot Crown, and the "Home Button" is located
below Dot Crown.
Figure 1. above highlights both of the buttons, Dot Crown and the Touch Sensor locations.

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-Select Button: Press once to enter or operate each function.
-Home Button: Press once to go to “Standby” status. Press and hold the button for 3
seconds to turn the power on or off.
-Dot Crown: Turn upwards or downwards to navigate between functions.
-Touch Sensor: Press the Touch Sensor under the cells to scroll back and forth (left and
right) through the braille while reading notifications.
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2. Wearing the Dot Watch
Put the band around your wrist, and adjust it by pulling it to a comfortable level. If the band slips out
from the metal loop, put the magnetic end of the band through the loop and adjust to fit. Be warned
that pulling the band excessively may separate the band from the watch and/or cause damage to the
band itself.
Figure 2 above illustrates how to wear the Dot Watch

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3. Using the Dot Watch
[Turning On]
Press and hold the “Home Button" for 3 seconds to turn on the device. The device will vibrate, and all
the braille cells will come up for 3 seconds, and then go down.
[Turning Off]
Press and hold the “Home Button” for 3 seconds while powered on. The device will turn off after a
vibration.
[Charging the Battery]
The battery should be fully charged before using the device for the first time. Charge the battery using
the magnetic charging cradle (charger) supplied with the device for optimal charging. Personal
computer or USB adapter can also be used to charge the battery.
1) Check the position of the metallic charging terminal on the back of the device and on the
charger. This is outlined by a small indention on the back panel of the Dot Watch.
2) Face the charging terminal of the charger exactly to the charging terminal of the device,
this protrudes from the flat cradle face slightly.
- The charger has a built-in magnet that assists with the positioning of the device when
attempting to charge.
3) Connect the charger to an applicable USB terminal. Unless fully discharged, the device will
vibrate when start charging.
4) When you connect the device with the charger, the device will vibrate and display “chrg”
[dots 1,4/ dots 1,2,5/ dots 1,2,3,5/ dots 1,2,4,5] (⠉⠓⠗⠛) on the screen. Once the battery is
fully charged, the device will vibrate twice and display to show the battery is full (⠿⠿⠿⠿).
5) In the case of the magnetic mesh band, the charger and the band may stick to each
other, and may prevent proper charging. Check for alerts (vibration and cell movements)
when start charging.

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Figure 3. above illustrates the charging terminals
Figure 4. above illustrates connecting the charging terminal of the Dot Watch to the charging cradle
[Checking the Battery Status]
(While charging) Removing the device from the charger will display its remaining battery status.
(While on “Standby”) Turn the Dot Crown upwards once to display the remaining battery status.

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[Sleep Mode]
If there is no operation or input for a user-specified “Standby Time”, all cells are automatically kept
inside the display as the device enters “Sleep Mode”, which optimizes battery life.
While in “Sleep Mode”, Dot Crown operation is deactivated. To re-activate, press either buttons. The
watch automatically re-activates when a buttons is pressed, receives alarms, notifications, or
warnings.
The default “Standby Time” is set to 30 seconds.
[Reverse Screen Mode]
Dot Watch offers the Reverse Screen Mode for your convenience.
Press the buttons in the following order to switch between the “Standard” and the “Reverse Screen
Mode”:
Press the “Home Button” twice – “Select Button” twice – “Home Button” twice – “Select Button” twice –
then press and hold the “Select Button”.
* Note that the left and right side of the “Touch Sensor” is reversed, however, the function or the
direction of the “Select / Home Buttons” and the “Dot Crown” will remain the same.
4. Using the Dot Watch –App Installation and Bluetooth Pairing
[Downloading the Dot Watch App]
You can install our Dot Watch App on your smartphone by searching “Dot Watch” on iOS App Store or
Google Play Store. You can use the Dot Watch as a standalone watch without having it paired with
your smartphone; however, pairing the Dot Watch via Dot Watch App and BLE is recommended to
fully enjoy all the functions and features.
[Pairing via Bluetooth]
1) Turn on the Bluetooth in your smartphone settings. Then, press and hold the “Home
Button” of the Dot Watch to turn it on.
2) Run the Dot Watch App, choose “Start Pairing”, and search for the device under “Select
your Dot Watch”. “Dot Watch DW-01,” and the last 4 digits of the product serial number will
appear on the list, and selecting it will pair your Dot Watch to your smartphone.
3) Once connected, the device will display the braille output as described below:
Braille Mode: “conn” [dots 1,4/ dots 1,3,5/ dots 1,3,4,5/ dots 1,3,4,5] (⠉⠕⠝⠝)/ Tactile Mode:

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(⠗⠒⠒⠺)
4) Even if the Bluetooth connection may be disconnected, the time and date will still be
displayed on the device as synchronized with the smartphone.
*Repeat the procedures above if the connection fails. If the problem persists, please contact us
through the official Dot Website at www.dotincorp.com for assistance.
[Unpairing the Bluetooth Connection]
From the Dot Watch App on your smartphone, go to “Dot Watch”. Choose “Unpair”, and select “Yes” to
proceed to unpairing. “Unpairing” automatically deletes the Dot Watch information on your App, and
resets your Dot Watch.
* Note that “Unpairing” is not advised unless attempting to connect the device to a new smartphone or
replacing your Dot Watch.
* If your device unpairs from your smartphone due to any reasons (proximity, obstacles, powering
off/on, etc.), refer to the steps in “Bluetooth Connection Status Menu” section to resume connection
trials.
[Connecting the Dot Watch to a New Smartphone]
To pair the Dot Watch with a new smartphone, the Bluetooth information stored in both the previous
smartphone and the Dot Watch needs to be reset. If you have paired your Dot Watch with a
smartphone before, follow the steps below to reset and pair with a new one.
1) From the Dot Watch App –Dot Watch –choose “Unpair” to disconnect the Dot Watch
from your smartphone. Here, both the Dot Watch and the Dot Watch information stored
in your smartphone will reset.
2) To manually reset your Dot Watch, turn the “Dot Crown” upwards (clockwise) twice to
navigate to the “Bluetooth Connection Status Menu”. Here, press and hold the “Home
Button” for more than three seconds to reset your Dot Watch.
3) Once the Dot Watch is reset, it is ready to pair with another smartphone.
5. Dot Watch App
[Register]

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After installing the Dot Watch App through the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android), register your
account to fully enjoy the complete Dot Watch experience. Please register with correct information for
us to verify your order information, and to provide quality customer support.
[Log-in]
You can use the Dot Watch App after logging in with your account. Please note that it is a one-time
log-in, and you can also log-in with either your Facebook or Google account.
[Resetting Your Password]
If you have forgotten your password, choose “Forgot password?” at the bottom of the screen. Enter
your e-mail address and choose “Next” to continue. An instructional e-mail will be sent to your e-mail
address. Please follow the steps to reset your password.
[Dot Watch User Tutorial –Basic]
The Dot Watch Tutorial is available to assist the first time users to locate the braille cells, and to make
it easy to understand how the "Select / Home Buttons", the "Dot Crown" and the "Touch Sensors"
work.
Once the Dot Watch is paired with your smartphone, the tutorial begins, starting with “Checking the
Braille Cells of the Dot Watch”.
1) Checking the Display
Check the position and the height of the braille cells. Press the “Raise the Pins” and
“Drop the Pins” buttons on your Dot Watch App to raise and lower the braille cells on the
Dot Watch Screen. When you have finished checking the braille cells, press “Next” to
learn how to use the buttons.
2) Using the Buttons
Go through the guide carefully to learn the functions of the “Select Button”, and the
“Home Button”. Each time you press the “Select Button”, you will notice the display
changes from the current time (hour and minutes) to the seconds, and to the current date.
Press “Next” to move to learn how to use the “Dot Crown”.
3) Using the Dot Crown
Each time you turn the “Dot Crown” up or downwards, you will notice the braille display
changes with vibration to notify. Press “Next” to learn how to use the “Touch Sensors”.
4) Using the Touch Sensors
Try reading the numbers displayed on the screen, while navigating between the numbers